We look back at some of the big news stories that have affected the Jewish community over the past 12 months, Founder of FEAST Hannah Style tells us how her organisation help minimalise food wastage, Interim Musical Director for ‘Companion Voices’ Rachel Weston on the amazing work they do with those in the final stages of life and on the Schmooze we ask how the Jewish New Year compares to the secular one.

Following a reception held in honour of the Jewish News' 30 under 30 we speak to Arieh Miller who made it to number 1 in the list, we meet the winner of Jewish Comedian of the Year 2017 Aaron Simmonds, Simon Morris the outgoing Chief Executive of Jewish Care tells us about his time at the charity and on the Schmooze we ask is it morally wrong for Jews to celebrate Christmas?

In this episode we bring you some of the live action from Chanukah in the Square 2017. We’ll hear from the Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and the Maccabeats. Plus we speak to some of the organisers, as well as those members of the crowd who braved the cold.

Eran Nissan from Peace Now reacts to Donald Trump’s announcement that America officially recognises Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel, Jewish domestic goddess Denise Phillips talks about her new cookbook ‘Celebrate Every Day’, we meet Jacqui Van Loen who won the ‘New Dating Individual of the Year’ at the UK Dating Awards 2017, UK Executive Director Martin Segal tells us about the work of the Israel Guide Dog Centre and on the Schmooze we ask if Donald Trump is right about Jerusalem.

Jewish News Cartoonist Paul Solomons highlights how Jews in caricature don’t always have to be offensive, Photographer Louis Berk on his book 'Secret Whitechapel' which explores the Jewish roots of the East End of London, Sarit Gafan from Tikun tells us about their 'Light Up A Life' programme and on the Schmooze we ask if depicting Jews in cartoons is ever acceptable.

Haidar Nasralla tells us about the way the some of the Golders Green Muslim community participated in Mitzvah Day, Simon McCallum talks about ‘Jewish Britain on Film’ a new collection from the BFI, we learn about a mysterious amulet that’s been discovered at Radlett Reform Synagogue and on the Schmooze we ask if apologies for anti-Semitic comments are good enough.

Executive Director of Mitzvah Day Dan Rickman tells us about this years event, Photographer Mike Stone talks about ‘Reminiscences’ which looks at Jewish World War II veterans, Rebbetzen Freda Kaplan on the groundbreaking Neshama Festival and on the Schmooze we discuss the progression of women in Judaism.

Journalist Jenni Frazer analyses the situation with Priti Patel following revelations about secret meetings with Israeli officials, Author Paul Ham tells us about his new book ‘Young Hitler’ which looks at how the dictator's earlier years shaped him, Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein talks about the importance of Remembrance Sunday and on the Schmooze we ask what does Remembrance Sunday mean to us.

Chief Executive of the Jewish Leadership Council Simon Johnson tells us about the work of the Balfour 100 committee, Director Adam Lenson talks about his forthcoming production of ‘Yentl' on at JW3, Susan Cohen the Director of Fundraising and External Relations at Nightingale Hammerson on the £36M redevelopment of Hammerson House and on the Schmooze we discuss what Israel means to Jews.

Designer Ron Arad tells us about his involvement in the winning plans for the Westminster Holocaust Memorial, Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg talks about his new book ‘Things My Dog Has Taught Me’, Mark Taylor from Aberdeen Synagogue and Jewish Community Centre on how they’ve raised £10,000 following flood damage and on the Schmooze we discuss the importance of the Westminster Holocaust Memorial.